This variable shrub has slender woody stems that form a low rounded bushy habit. It has dark green divided leaves and the profuse deep pink to whitish star-shaped flowers appear solitary during early spring and is followed by small capsular fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Boronia ledifolia is naturally found in Australia growing along the east coast of New South Wales and Victoria and extending in to the tablelands and south-west slopes appearing in open forests and in heath.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandstone based soil in wind protected semi shade position and is mildly frost and drought tolerant.

Sydney Boronia is a small understorey shrub that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in small or native gardens as a specimen or is used in pots and tubs. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and plant that is difficult to transplant as it suffers from root disturbance. It will establish in 2 to 3 years and moderately long lived.ID 264

Boronia (bo-RŐ-nee-a) ledifolia (led-ee-FOL-ee-ah)